News about audiovisual in Middle East region (Egypt, Palestinian Territories, Syria, Libanon)
MAD Solutions is expanding. It has announced the creation of a new branch dedicated to international sales of Arab films. This new venture will be launched during the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Based in Dubai, the MAD group’s new company will be led by Alaa Karkouti and Maher Diab, with Colin Brown as the third …
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As part of their expanding activities, the Emirati group Al Habtoor has announced it is creating a television channel in Lebanon. Approved by the Lebanese government, the channel will broadcast from Beirut. The group estimates it could create nearly 300 jobs in journalism, production and art. “This venture is more than just broadcasting,” says the …
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ATV Distribution, a Turkish company based in Istanbul, announced that Moroccan television has bought the broadcasting rights to two series: A Little Sunshine and Lifeline. The Lifeline series has been licensed in 70 countries. With 207 episodes this drama series is about a young married woman and her son, both victims of her husband’s violence. …
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The Turkish company Madd Entertainment is marketing six series in the MENA region (Middle East and North Africa). The region has become one of Madd’s main sales territories. For Ateş İnce, Managing Director of Madd Entertainment, “The MENA region has always held a pivotal place in our strategy. These countries have a deep-rooted affinity with …
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The 24th Khouribga International Festival of African Film (FFICAK) will be held from May 11th to 18th. Created in 1977 by the National Federation of Moroccan Film Clubs and the Khouribga Film Club, this year’s festival will screen 13 features from 11 African countries and 14 shorts. In the feature film category, Mohamed El Samman’s …
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French broadcaster M6 has launched Mémoire Vive, a series adapted from the Turkish Persona. Produced by Calt Studio, the French adaptation will have four 60-minute episodes. Written by Laurent Burtin, Anne-Gaëlle Daval and Hélène Lombard, this version, unlike the Turkish, will feature a female protagonist played by Clémentine Célarié. The series follows two apparently unrelated …
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Alana Hadid, fashion designer and sister of Bella and Gigi Hadid, has announced the launch of an independent film production and distribution company, Watermelon Pictures. Described as a being owned by Palestinians, Watermelon will promote cultural representation, social advocacy and amplify the voices of under-represented film-makers around the world. Why the name? The company explained …
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